History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Aix is a beautifully preserved city. In fact, its centre hasn’t changed much over the last 300 years, but that doesn't mean it's living in the past. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll quickly see how the city’s history plays a huge part in the resurgence we’re seeing now in the fortunes of modern Aix. There are lots of elegant buildings and squares along the way, of course, and we’ll explore its 2,000-year-old story together – but there are also bustling markets, expensive clothing stores and some great cake shops. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand how the city’s turbulent past has shaped its present. It’s a fascinating story filled with plague, war, revolution, and fortunes made and lost. The highlights include: • How an archbishop developed an expensive real estate block • Why we remember Paul Cezanne and not Emile Zola • Aix’s very own rags to riches story • How Napoleon shaped Aix’s history And so much more! The tour can be enjoyed on location or virtually.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the square facing the city hall.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

French-AUDIO

French-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Fontaine de La Rotonde
The tour starts next to the Fontaine de la Rotonde.
2. Hotel de Caumont - Art Centre
The tour passes by the Hôtel de Caumont.
3. Place des 4 Dauphins
The tour passes the place des Quatre-Dauphins.
4. Fontaine du Roi Rene
The tour passes the statue of King René
5. Cour d'appel - Palais Verdun
The tour stops briefly in front of the Court of Appeal of Aix En Provence.
6. Le Café - Restaurant de l'Hôtel Boyer d'Eguilles
The tour passes by the Hôtel Boyer d'Eguilles
7. Place d'Albertas
The tour passes by the Place d’Albertas.
8. Place de l'Hôtel de ville
The tour passes through and then returns to the city hall square at the end of the tour.
9. Hotel de Chateaurenard
The tour passes the Hôtel de Châteaurenard.
10. Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence
The tour stops briefuly in front of the Saint Sauveur cathedral.

Inclusion

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Lifetime access to this tour

Exclusion

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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